I'm delighted to hear that you're able to move on to a real bicycle - even one that is inside of your house! It sounds like you've made significant progress, and I will definitely continue to follow along in your blog.
Sending more wishes your way for a good recovery...
--- Denise
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05-16-2005, 05:27 PM #1
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05-16-2005, 07:05 PM #2
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Wonderful to hear how fast you're healing! I can certainly attest to the butt-scooting method of ambulation. I also had a full leg cast off and on for a couple years - try sitting on the toilet with that! You'll look back and laugh at some of the things you do to stay comfortable and you'll probably develop some positional habits that will stay with you along time. It is wonderful to hear that you can be back spinning so soon and how much activity you're getting. Keep posting and we'll keep reading!
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05-16-2005, 07:22 PM #3
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Emily,
Awesome that you can soon start to pedal on a bike! Indoors, or not, it won't matter, you will be so thrilled to be ON a bike. I know I couldn't lift my leg over my bike when I first started after a broken pelvis. I put the bike in the trainer (I was using a road bike) and set a step stool next to it and managed to get on that way. To say it was worth the trouble doesn't even begin to describe the feeling of actually being on a bike again and knowing I was that much closer to recovery. It hurt like he** to get on but once pedaling, it was wonderful!! I was VERY carreful not to overdo it. My first session was only for 15 minutes. I actually was in tears, I was so relieved to be on the bike and pedaling. A very emotional moment. I wish you joy and healing! I'll be checking your blog.
annieTime is a companion that goes with us on a journey. It reminds us to cherish each moment, because it will never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we have lived." Captain Jean Luc Picard
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05-16-2005, 07:51 PM #4
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WOW! Way to go on the recovery!
You know... I don't *know* you... but I thought about your story this weekend.
I was riding in the MS150... on some country roads... and there were two dogs running into the street. I thought about your horrible accident... slowed down... unclipped...and kept a close eye on the dogs.
They stayed away...but I tried to prepare myself just in case.
Take care... and heal fast!
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05-16-2005, 07:14 PM #5
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I was just thinking about you today and wondering how you're getting along. Thanks for the blog and the update. Still keeping you in my thoughts! Go slow, heal fast!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"
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